Yolk vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between yolk and white bread
- Yolk is richer in choline, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and vitamin D, yet white bread is richer in vitamin B1 and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for yolk is 362% higher.
- White bread contains less cholesterol.
- Yolk has a lower glycemic index than white bread.
Food types used in this article are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +210.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +298% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +154.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +360% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +874.5% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1072.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +117.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +457.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +302.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +250% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +31.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +5517.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +202.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19816.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.86 g
Fats:
26.54 g
Carbs:
3.59 g
Water:
52.31 g
Other:
1.7 g
Protein:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +79.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +697% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +43.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1276.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.204 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1859.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +162.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.07 g
Glucose:
0.18 g
Fructose:
0.07 g
Lactose:
0.07 g
Maltose:
0.07 g
Galactose:
0.07 g
Starch:
37.17 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.57 g
Fructose:
2.43 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.67 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +772.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +3371.4% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +2285.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 1085mg | 0mg | 362% |
| Choline | 820.2mg | 14.6mg | 146% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.95µg | 0µg | 81% |
| Selenium | 56µg | 22µg | 62% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.99mg | 0.536mg | 49% |
| Vitamin A | 381µg | 0µg | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 390mg | 98mg | 42% |
| Saturated fat | 9.551g | 0.698g | 40% |
| Fats | 26.54g | 3.33g | 36% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.533mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.024mg | 4.78mg | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.738g | 0.599g | 28% |
| Vitamin D | 5.4µg | 0µg | 27% |
| Vitamin D | 218IU | 0IU | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.528mg | 0.243mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.055mg | 0.536mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg | 0.087mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 490mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.204g | 1.602g | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.58mg | 0.22mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 3.59g | 49.42g | 15% |
| Starch | 37.17g | 15% | |
| Protein | 15.86g | 8.85g | 14% |
| Zinc | 2.3mg | 0.74mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.7g | 11% |
| Iron | 2.73mg | 3.61mg | 11% |
| Folate | 146µg | 111µg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 5mg | 23mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 2.43g | 3% |
| Calories | 322kcal | 266kcal | 3% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.101mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 144mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 109mg | 126mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.59g | 46.72g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 5.67g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.027g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.177mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.687mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.866mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.399mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.217mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.378mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.949mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.416mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.011g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.114g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 442mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.853g)
Which food is cheaper?
White bread is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread is relatively richer in minerals